An explosion at a U.S.-Canada border bridge in Niagara Falls resulted in two deaths and the closure of four border crossings.
The cause of the explosion is unknown, prompting investigations by U.S. and Canadian authorities.
The incident led to additional security measures at border crossings and the closure of the affected bridges. (Trending: US Troops Deliver Devastating Blow to Biden)
Footage shows the aftermath of the explosion near the Rainbow Bridge connecting the U.S. and Canada at Niagara Falls, New York.
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— ABC News (@ABC) November 22, 2023
“This is obviously a very serious situation in Niagara Falls,” said Canada’s Justin Trudeau after hearing about the incident.
Witness Mike Guenther said, “All of a sudden, he went up in the air and then it was a ball of fire like 30 or 40 feet high.”
Adding, “I never saw anything like it.”
The Rainbow Bridge is closed after there was an incident this morning involving a vehicle coming into the U.S
Federal authorities are investigating.
The bridge will stay closed until further notice. @WKBW pic.twitter.com/h8NVyhxHMi
— Kristen Mirand WKBW (@kristen_mirand) November 22, 2023
The Niagara Falls Bridge Commission initially described the mysterious explosion “a serious car crash.”
The explosion occurred on the U.S. side of the Rainbow Bridge, causing thick smoke and flames.
The FBI and other agencies are investigating the blast, and both U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are closely monitoring the situation.
UPDATE: The incident at Rainbow Bridge that closed all WNY border crossings between the U.S. and Canada was termed a "vehicle explosion" by the FBI. https://t.co/miTT6kFmKQ pic.twitter.com/s7afvQBqPE
— News 4 Buffalo (@news4buffalo) November 22, 2023
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